Senior Proposal Associate - " Global life-science and Central Laboratory Leader"

Title: Senior Proposal Associate
Location: Bulgaria
Type: home-based or hybrid
Position type: Full-time, permanent role

About Labcorp:
We are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 60,000+ employees combine cutting-edge innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.

Job Overview:

Individual contributor role focused on quoting and delivering to our clients' complex needs by collaboration and effective communication under the supervision of a mentor, Manager or above.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal/budget process for all levels of complexity (text, quote, budget, response to Requests for Information [RFIs], financial analysis and database analysis) for assigned/accountable opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities autonomously, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, proving answers and resolving obstacles with appropriate support

• Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget, proposal and/or RFI response preparation, with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required.

• Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity

• Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e., pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed

• Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings

• Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution

• Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as directed

• Contributes to assigned client relationship improvement activities as well as process improvement initiatives and supports implementation

• Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements

• Expected to contribute to content library by submittingadded content or updates to existing content, using the official content submission process

• Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments

• Completes other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field or equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in budget and/or text development, or an equivalent combination of education and CRO/pharma/other related experience to successfully perform the essential job duties

Additional Skills/ Education Desired:

• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact

• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders, clients and Labcorp senior management

• Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com, Proposal Automation applications) is preferred

• Demonstrated text editing and writing skills (based on business unit and/or team expectations)

• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize

• Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills

• Proven ability to work independently

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Strong analytical skills

• Positive attitude and sense of urgency

• Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to accommodate global schedules or meet the client’s delivery needs.

What you will find at Labcorp:
•Work-life balance: At Labcorp, you can manage your work-life balance with their employee-friendly leave policy and enjoy dedicated time with your friends and family. Work days are usually from Monday to Friday with flexible work timings.

• Training & development: Labcorp offers developmental training in self-paced, virtual, and live-in-person formats to help grow your career. The company aims to help improve your cultural awareness, offer valuable global insights and help you develop a strong global mindset. Labcorp increases employee engagement, encouraging cross-team connections and creating a culture of mentorship throughout the organization.

Why us:
• Labcorp, a global leader in natural sciences, is a company committed to improving health and providing clear, confident solutions through its research into diagnosis and drug offerings.

• Labcorp supported the pharmaceutical industry develop more medicines worldwide than any other company, including the top 50 best-selling drugs on the market today.

• We are also the world´s biggest Central Lab, generating more clinical trial data than all other central laboratories combined.

• Our Early Phase Solutions have proved to shave off 30 % time from lead candidate to Proof of Concept.

• Labcorp were the first in receiving FDA approval to perform COVID19 tests using an at-home collection kit.

• Join us and see why we are uniquely positioned to offer you not only a job, but a stable, long-term international career, and why more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers.